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Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns: A New Recommendation

A federal vaccine advisory committee recently voted to change the recommendation for newborn hepatitis B vaccinations, sparking controversy. The new guidance suggests the birth dose only for babies whose mothers test positive for the virus, leaving the decision for other infants up to parents and doctors. This shift comes after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Juniors committee made the decision, which many doctors and health experts argue is not based on scientific evidence. The hepatitis B vaccine at birth has been a public health success, preventing thousands of illnesses. A new group, Colorado Chooses Vaccines, aims to ensure continued access to vaccines for Coloradans amidst changing federal health guidelines.

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